Zhengzhou

Henan's capital and a national transport hub, with Mount Song's Shaolin Temple and the Henan Museum as must-sees.

Zhengzhou is the capital of Henan, in the north-central part of the province on the south bank of the Yellow River. It is a major rail and air hub for China and was also one of the capitals of the Shang dynasty. Shaolin Temple on Mount Song in Dengfeng is the ancestral home of Zen Buddhism and the birthplace of Shaolin kung fu, and the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in the Center of Heaven and Earth" are a World Cultural Heritage site, including Zhongyue Temple, Songyang Academy and the Observatory. In the city are the Henan Museum and Shang-dynasty sites; the Yellow River scenic area and the "Only Henan: Drama Fantasy City" are also popular, and braised noodles and hot-and-spicy soup (hu la tang) are signature snacks. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit. Reach the city via Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport or Zhengzhou East Station.

Destinations

• Zhengzhou & Shaolin

Itineraries

• Zhengzhou, Dengfeng, Luoyang & Kaifeng Ancient Capitals Loop – Starting in Zhengzhou and ending in Kaifeng, linking the Henan Museum, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, and Millennium…
• Luoyang Old City In-Depth and Shaolin Temple – Five days exploring the old city's guild halls, the Sui-Tang City, Longmen and the Han-Wei ruins, with one day for Shao…
• Luoyang Outskirts Scenic Self-Drive – Use Luoyang as a base for three days in the city, then visit Shaolin Temple, Longtan Grand Canyon and Xiaolangdi, endin…
• In-Depth Central Plains Civilization Chartered Tour – A panoramic route starting from Zhengzhou and passing through Yuntai Mountain, Anyang, Kaifeng, Gongyi, and Dengfeng to…
• Ancient Capitals High-Speed Rail Tour: Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Mount Hua & Xi'an – Starting in Zhengzhou and ending in Xi'an, this route connects Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, Mount Hua, and the Ter…